The basic process of using a magnesium fire starter is easy. Simply use the included scraper or the back of the blade of your knife to scrape off a small pile of shavings from the magnesium block, place the shavings on a tinder bundle or kindling and … [Continue reading] about How To Use A Magnesium Fire Starter
The 4DB Ferrocerium Rod is a great fire starting tool if you want something that's easy to use but still produces great results. It's ideal for bushcraft and survival kits. It is called ferrocerium because it is made from a combination of hard iron … [Continue reading] about 4DB Ferrocerium Rod
Anyone who's ever gone camping knows that trying to start a fire with just sticks and flints is difficult, especially when the climate is damp. What you need is a fire starter, but there are so many different kinds out there. How do you decide which … [Continue reading] about Schrade SCHFS1 Delta Class Ferro Rod
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